Just like the Celestine Prophecy, this book is a classic in the field of personal growth. An As an Olympic caliber athlete Dan Millman embarks on a remarkable journey after meeting an unusual character by the name of Socrates. Late night visits to the gas station where Socrates works turns Dan’s life upside down. He is forced to confront his beliefs and values as his inward journey commences toward its climactic conclusion.

The book is a true life account with some fictional details added to help the story flow and so as to add some poignant lessons. Whether you believe all the specific details or not, this book has a lot to offer for anyone interested in personal/spiritual growth, and it is a fun read. The book also comes as a set of four audio books which is also enjoyable.